He joins company founder OB Wetzell and David Arell in passing the exams for LEED – Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design – accreditation, which acknowledges technical competence in green building practices and principles, as well as LEED requirements, resources, and processes.
“We are seeing more and more owners and building operators in Southeast Asia interested in sustainability simply because of the sound financial return provided by the savings in operating expense that come from a sustainable and green building,” said Arell, announcing Mr Covello’s success.
Mr Wetzell added, “The prudence of sustainability and environmental sensitivity is axiomatic to DMG’s management practices.”
LEED is a certification programme for new and renovated buildings that encourages the process of a holistic approach to sustainable construction or renovation.
USGBC’s LEED certification is a voluntary programme that has created a methodical multi-step process for the implementation of strategies for the better energy, environmental, and health performance of buildings.